The author was eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new Arm-based, Snapdragon X-powered Surface Laptop, hoping for a revolutionary blend of smartphone benefits and laptop performance. However, after just 48 hours, they are met with disappointment. While the battery life impresses for office tasks, app emulation is hit-and-miss, and the touted AI features fail to make a significant impact. The reliance on emulation for x64 apps results in performance issues, with some major applications struggling to run smoothly. Additionally, the lack of native support for VPNs may be a deal-breaker for some users. The AI features, while intriguing, feel incomplete, and the overall user experience leaves much to be desired, especially considering the high price point. Despite the potential for improvement in the future, the current state of Copilot Plus PCs falls short of expectations, leaving the author questioning the value of their investment.